ஆங்கிலம்

impulse

gb/ˈɪmpʌls/ us/ˈɪmpʌls/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2600
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 state
1

sudden urge to act

A sudden strong feeling that makes you want to do something without thinking first.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to act on [an impulse]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impulse' with 'compulsion'; 'compulsion' often implies a psychological condition, while 'impulse' is simply a sudden desire.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
urge (A general strong desire, not necessarily sudden or unplanned.) | whim (A sudden idea or wish, often lighter and less intense than 'impulse'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
restraint (The ability to control oneself and avoid acting on impulses.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
act on impulse |buy on impulse |impulse decision |resist an impulse |sudden impulse
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |psychology |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She bought the expensive dress on a sudden impulse.
  • On an impulse, he called his old friend after years of silence.
  • Traveling to Paris was not planned; it was pure impulse.
  • He resisted the impulse to shout back at her.
  • I had an impulse to quit my job immediately.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I bought the shoes on impulse.
  • He called her on impulse.
  • She had an impulse to run away.
  • I fought the impulse to eat more cake.
  • We decided to go out on impulse.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 event
2

brief burst of energy or signal

A short, quick movement of electricity or signal in the body or a device.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'impulse' with 'pulse'; 'pulse' can mean a regular beat, but 'impulse' is usually one short burst.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
signal (A general term for transmitted information; may be longer-lasting than an impulse.) | pulse (Often refers to repeated signals, while 'impulse' is a single event.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
steady current (A continuous flow of energy, unlike a short burst.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
nerve impulse |electrical impulse |signal impulse |light impulse
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |technology |medicine
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The nerve impulse travels from the brain to the muscles.
  • An electrical impulse triggered the device.
  • Light impulses are used in optical communication.
  • The doctor measured the speed of nerve impulses.
  • A sudden impulse in the circuit caused it to fail.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The brain sends impulses to the body.
  • A nerve impulse moves very fast.
  • The light made an impulse in the sensor.
  • An electrical impulse started the motor.
  • Impulses travel along nerves.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 quantity
3

change in momentum over time

In science, when a force acts for some time and changes how fast something moves.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with everyday 'impulse' meaning desire; in physics it has no emotional meaning.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
momentum change (Describes the result of an impulse rather than the action itself.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
constant motion (No change in momentum occurs.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mechanical impulse |impulse force |impulse calculation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |physics
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The bat gave the ball an impulse that sent it flying.
  • Impulse is calculated as force multiplied by time.
  • A large impulse can stop a moving object instantly.
  • Engineers measured the impulse generated by the engine.
  • The collision created an impulse that damaged the structure.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The kick gave an impulse to the ball.
  • Impulse changes how fast something moves.
  • We can find impulse using force and time.
  • A big impulse can stop a car quickly.
  • The bat gave an impulse to the ball.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
impulse
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpʌls/
US/ˈɪmpʌls/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
im - pulse (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: impulse
  • Plural: impulse, impulses
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
impulses noun
Core family
impulsive adjective B2 impulsively adverb
Related words
impulsiveness noun
Advanced or less common
impulsivity noun impel verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்

act on impulse

1
/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase

do something without planning

To do something suddenly because you feel like it, without thinking about it first.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She acted on impulse and booked a ticket to Rome.
  • He often acts on impulse when shopping.

act on impulse

1
/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase

do something suddenly

To act on impulse means to do something without thinking first.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He tends to act on impulse when he’s angry.
  • Try not to act on impulse—sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
  • If you act on impulse, you may miss important details.

buy on impulse

1
/bˈaɪ ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase

make an unplanned purchase

To buy something suddenly without planning or thinking about it carefully.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I bought this jacket on impulse because it was on sale.
  • He tends to buy on impulse when he is stressed.

resist the impulse

1
/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase

stop yourself from acting suddenly

To stop yourself from doing something you suddenly want to do without thinking first.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She resisted the impulse to check her phone during dinner.
  • I had to resist the impulse to laugh.

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